Walther Niedersachsen State Police Model PP 7.65mm .32 ACP Pistol 1966 C&R
SOLD FOR: $855
WOA#: WY240219RM011
Make: Walther
Model: PP
Serial Number: 363800
Year of Manufacture: 1966
Caliber: 7.65mm, .32 ACP
Action Type: Single or Double Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine and Slide-Mounted Decocker/Safety
Markings: The left of the slide is marked with the Walther banner next to “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do. / Modell PP Cal. 7,65mm” and an “eagle / N” proof. The right side of the slide is marked “363800” with a Square Outlined “Nds”. The right side of the chamber is marked with an “eagle / N” proof mark, “66”, and an Ulm antler proof. The right side of the frame behind the trigger is marked “363800” next to a German Nitro Eagle proof. The left side of the frame behind the trigger is marked with a Square Outlined “Nds” for the State Police of Niedersachsen in Lower Saxonia, West Germany.
Barrel Length: 3.9”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a low-profile blade that is integral to the slide. The rear sight is a U-notch dovetailed into the slide. The top of the slide has a serrated rib to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black plastic with a Walther banner logo at the top of each panel. The panels show little nicks and scratches on the smooth borders. There is also a notable scuff at the top of the right panel at the rear. The checkering shows handling wear but is generally defined throughout. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Fine condition for C&R.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are some faint scratches throughout. There is light thinning on certain leading edges. The screw head is sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Excellent condition for a C&R pistol.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The double-action trigger pull is a little stiff and the single-action pull has a smooth takeup followed by a light, crisp break. This pistol has a decocking safety that functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a total of one Walther PP 8rd magazine in Excellent condition.
Our Assessment: The Walther PP series pistols are blowback-operated semi-automatic pistols, developed by the German arms manufacturer Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen. It features an exposed hammer, a traditional double-action trigger mechanism, a single-column magazine, and a fixed barrel that also acts as the guide rod for the recoil spring. The series includes the Walther PP, PPK, PPK/S, and PPK/E models. The PP and the PPK were among the world’s first successful double-action semi-automatic pistols. They are still manufactured by Walther and have been widely copied. The design inspired other pistols, among them the Soviet Makarov, the Hungarian FEG PA-63, the Polish P-64, the American Accu-Tek AT-380 II, and the Argentinian Bersa Thunder 380. The PP and PPK were both popular with European police and civilians for being reliable and concealable. This is a blued Walther PP in .32 ACP caliber made by Walther in Germany and stamped for the State Police of Niedersachsen in Lower Saxonia, West Germany. This pistol is in about Excellent condition given its age with about 97% of its original finish remaining. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. If you want a small pistol for concealed carry or if you have small hands that won’t fit around a grip with a double-stack magazine, this is a quality pistol that is great for concealed carry. It would make a nice addition for a Walther collector. Please see our photos and good luck! – L.S.
